Individual Details
Samuel Jones "Sam" FURR
(4 Jun 1891 - 5 Oct 1964)
OLDEST BUILDING
Marker reads: "This building was built about 1891 by J.M. Briscoe, used as grocery store was located on the Springcreek Road in what is known as Old Olney. After the depot was built to the north of Olney, merchants began moving to this section. Extensive remodeling belies the years of the structure, and the attic is the only part that will reveal the original structure. Sam J. Furr Company located at 113 S. Ave. C., Olney."
Marker reads: "This building was built about 1891 by J.M. Briscoe, used as grocery store was located on the Springcreek Road in what is known as Old Olney. After the depot was built to the north of Olney, merchants began moving to this section. Extensive remodeling belies the years of the structure, and the attic is the only part that will reveal the original structure. Sam J. Furr Company located at 113 S. Ave. C., Olney."
Events
| Birth | 4 Jun 1891 | Hillsboro, Hill County, TX | |||
| Marriage | 19 Oct 1910 | New Castle, Young County, TX - Margaret Zola "Margie" WEILENMANN | |||
| Occupation | 1930 | farmer - Parker County, TX | |||
| Occupation | 1940 - 1950 | farmer - Young County, TX | |||
| Death | 5 Oct 1964 | Olney, Young County, TX |  | ||
| Alt name | Sam James FURR | ||||
| Soc Sec No | 458-64-0956 | | |||
| Burial | Restland Cemetery, Olney, Young County, TX | |
Families
| Spouse | Margaret Zola "Margie" WEILENMANN (1891 - 1971) |
| Child | Samuel Jones FURR Jr. (1915 - 2008) |
| Father | William Franklin "Boob" FURR (1860 - 1940) |
| Mother | Ann "Annie" ELLIS (1853 - 1922) |
| Sibling | Mary Ladocia "Docia" FURR (1888 - 1960) |
| Sibling | John Adam Ellis FURR (1890 - 1958) |
Endnotes
1. Texas Death Index, 1903-2000 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2006. Original data: Texas Department of Health. Texas Death Indexes, 1903-2000. Austin, TX, USA: Texas Department of Health, State Vital Statistics Unit..
2. United States Social Security Death Index.
3. findagrave.com.